Camp David

Situated in a heavily wooded area of the Cactoctin Mountain in Maryland, Camp David is the official retreat of the President of the United States. It's located about 70 miles from Washington D.C.

Camp David is administered by the Military Office of the White House and is operated by the United States Navy. It is patrolled by armed guards from the United States Marine Corps in order to prevent any unauthorized person from entering.

A little history....

President Frankiln D. Roosevelt established the camp in 1942 as a retreat so that he could escape the summer heat of Washington. He chose the site because its elevation made it cool during the summer and the high location could provide adequate security.